Bears' Offense Struggles in Soldier Field Practice, Coach Concerned

On August 3rd, 2025, the Chicago Bears held their first Family Fest practice at Soldier Field since 2023, attracting a crowd of 23,000 fans. Despite the energy in the stands, the team's performance fell short of expectations, leaving head coach Ben Johnson disappointed.

According to ESPN's Bears reporter Courtney Cronin, the offense had a clear step back during Sunday's session, which Johnson described as "sloppier" compared to the team's solid practices earlier in the week. Recurring delay of game penalties have become a growing concern for the Bears, and Johnson acknowledged that these issues could impact the team's chances of winning in the upcoming season.

"It's something we're going to have to address for sure," Johnson said. "It showed up more today than it has in practice. This was more like a real game and if it continues like that, we're not going to win many games."

The head coach also pointed to repeated mistakes in practice, stating that the "execution of the play wasn't what we wanted to be." He credited the defense for coming out and "kicking the offense's rear" during the session.

However, the Bears ended the practice on a positive note. Star quarterback Caleb Williams led a quick two-minute drill, driving the offense 51 seconds down the field from their 49-yard line and connecting with rookie tight end Colston Loveland for a 7-yard touchdown.